News

Not much to report this week except Mother Nature finally looked at the calendar and decided to make up for the mild fall with a bit of snow and c-c-c-cold. At least we country folks could finally burn our trash.

SLOW DOWN! The tempo of December is fast and furious. Holiday shopping, kid events, cow chores, and travel suck the ever-loving life out of us. It’s supposed to be the most joyful and festive time of the year. Yet many of us get bogged down with our honey-do and holiday- to-do lists and completely miss the joy this time of year can bring.

Look up at the night sky. What do you see? If you live in Valentine, Nebraska and surrounding areas, you can see hundreds of thousands of stars, the moon, and several planets, due to the minimal light pollution found here.

December 1, 2025 - Lincoln, NE Troopers with the Nebraska State Patrol (NSP) removed 24 impaired drivers from the road during Thanksgiving weekend. From Wednesday, November 26 through Sunday, November 30, troopers arrested 24 people for driving under the influence.

November 2025 Survey Highlights: • For the third time in the past five months, the Mid-America Business Conditions Index moved slightly below growth neutral. • The regional manufacturing sector shed jobs for the eighth straight month.

The Heart City Theater Corporation would like to thank our community for all their generosity over the last year, from monetary donations to contributions made at IGA through the round-up program. Every little cent helps.

Cherry County, NE – The Sandhills Area Foundation is thrilled to announce the resounding success of this year’s annual fundraiser and auction, which raised a remarkable $40,000 thanks to the steadfast generosity and spirit of the community. On November 15th, residents, local businesses, and donors from across the region gathered for a memorable evening filled with fellowship, fun, and charitable giving.

a Christmas Concert, Sunday, December 7, 2025 at 3:00 p.m., at the Valentine High School Auditorium. Please join us for refreshments after the performance. This event is free to the public. A free-will donation will be accepted at the door.

Valentine, NE — Miller Architects & Builders has recently broken ground on the Middle Niobrara – Natural Resource District’s new multi-purpose building. With the Natural Resources District growing staff and the need for additional space to accommodate educational programs and other community events, the decision was made to design and build a multi-functional building to meet the community’s needs.

Sandhills Cowboy Hall of Fame Nominations are due by December 31, 2025. Time is quickly running out for the public to submit nominations for the 2026 Nebraska Sandhills Cowboy Hall of Fame. Nominations are due by December 31, 2025. Started in 2006, the Sandhills Cowboy Hall of Fame continues to honor the men and women who have made a lasting contribuion to the sandhills and our cowboy way of life.